Health Benefits of Figs (Anjeer)

Fig or Anjeer is
one of the fruits high in vitamin, mineral and fiber content. Fig also contains
lot of healing properties. Read on to know more about the health benefits or
healing properties of fig or Anjeer.

Figs or Anjeer as
it is popularly referred to in India originated in Arabia. It grows well in
areas with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Although considered a fruit,
it is actually an inverted flower and its seeds are the real fruit. It is a
nutrient rich fruit which can be consumed in fresh or dried from.

Figs are sweet and soft. A paste of figs can be easily used
as a healthy substitute for sugar. Figs can be consumed as a fruit or
it can be used to make pies, pudding, cakes, jam, jellies and preserves.

Figs are rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Therefore, they are considered nutritious and healthy. Figs are rich in Vitamin
A, B1, B2, Calcium, Iron,
Phosphorus, Manganese, Sodium and Potassium.

In addition to the fruit, even fig leaves are edible and
have numerous health benefits. Research has indicated that the leaves may in
fact have more health benefits than the fruit itself. The purpose of this
article is to highlight some of the health benefits and healing properties of
figs or Anjeer.

Good Source of Iron -
Dried figs can be used to for meeting our iron requirement. Iron is required by
our body for transporting oxygen in the blood. Reduced iron intake will result
in reduced delivery of oxygen to our cells. This in turn can make us feel
tired, drained out and more susceptible to infection.

Sexual Power - Figs
have been used since ancient times as a cure for sexual weakness. Soaking figs
in milk
overnight and consuming it in the morning is said to be useful for enhancing
sexual powers.

Good for Diabetic
Patients: Fig leaves and fruit are both healthy snack options for
diabetics. Fig leaves reduce the amount of insulin needed by diabetic patients
who are insulin dependent. Being rich in potassium this fruit is useful to
control blood sugar levels.

Lowers Blood Pressure
- Consuming dried figs is very can meet our daily potassium requirements and
help lower the blood pressure. Potassium is a mineral which helps to maintain
fluid balance in the body. Increasing the daily intake of potassium can help to
reduce the effects of sodium thereby lowering the blood pressure.

Healing Properties of
Fig (Anjeer)

Let us have a look at the healing properties of fig or Anjeer.

Lower Cholesterol
- Figs contain Pectin which is a soluble fiber. When we consume soluble fiber
it helps to remove cholesterol from the system and flushes it out of the body.

Colon Cancer - Fiber
present in figs is useful to flush out all the harmful toxins from the body
including cancer causing substances. Regular bowel movement and flushing out of
toxins can prevent colon cancer.

Prevention of
Hypertension - Figs are high in potassium and at the same time low in
sodium which is very useful to prevent hypertension.

Although the health benefits of figs are numerous it must be
consumed in moderate quantities only. Excessive consumption of figs can cause
diarrhea. Also dried fits are rich in sugar capable of causing tooth decay.

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What are health benefits of figs? How do figs help in healthy bowel movements? What are the side effects of excessive consumption of dried figs?

Shree
Is there any natural way of curing constipation? I am suffering from severe constipation. I am taking medications for the same but I want some natural remedy. Can I take figs for the same? ...

Madhav
Hi Shree, figs are very good for constipation. It is rich in fiber and is a natural remedy for constipation. It is good for digestion and helps in healthy bowel movements thus preventing constipation....

Priyaram
I have personally experienced the goodness of figs. Regular intake of figs can do wonders for your health. They can be eaten fresh or dry to get the health benefits. They have high amount of calcium, ...